Category Archives: Poetry
Stop the Lies You’re Asking
Stop the Lies You’re Asking We tell our children not to lie, An “untruth” is unacceptable. “Liars are very evil,” we say, “Untrustworthy and not reputable.” Adult practice is quite different however, The virtue gets suspended. “Does this dress make … Continue reading
Out of the Shallows: Shout out to Nicholas Carr
Hello All! “The Shallows” by Nicholas Carr is a must-read. Enjoy this poem! Out of the Shallows Technology, Technology, Everywhere, A modern-day ubiquity, See the headlines of today, Or the headlines of antiquity. What a tool to have at hand, … Continue reading
Perfection is NOT a Worthy Goal, It’s a Worthy Opponent
Perfection is NOT a Worthy Goal, It’s a Worthy Opponent “Detail-oriented Perfectionist,” my resume exclaims! I’ll “Dot those T’s and Crossed those I’s” and then I’ll sign my name. Wait a minute! That ain’t right! That’s not how the saying … Continue reading
Kicking off 2025 with a Poem: A Series of Simplicities
As we kick-off the new year, I hope this helps everyone relax and take it a small step at a time! It comes from a saying I have, “I don’t see complexity, I see a series of simplicities viewed all … Continue reading
Uncivil Civics
Uncivil Civics Committee hearings in Senate and Congress, Excellent chances for us to make some progress. It’s Reps and Senators, with Experts, oh my, Facts and experiences and how they apply. But what happened next … Continue reading
COVID as I Remember It
It was the best of times, then perhaps the worst, A Hollywood-style dystopian earth. Zoom from home, long isolated days, All in, no out, universal malaise. Temporary protocols to “flatten the curve” Offered … Continue reading
Strategically Encumbered
A short poem, enjoy – “Strategically Encumbered” Sitting in a meeting, discussing the “how” Debating the process but not starting now. Powerpoints, agendas, and Gantt chart layouts, Just give me permission and a band of Boy Scouts! We’ll get it … Continue reading